Nigeria won a total of 13 medals at the just-concluded All Africa Para-Badminton Championship held at the MTN Arena, Lugogo stadium, Kampala, Uganda. Chigozie emerged winner in the men’s singles SL4 final after he defeated Uganda’s Hassan Muniru in two straight sets 21-14, 21-5. Also, Olanipekun and Akpan James won another gold for Nigeria in the men’s doubles SL3-SL4, beating Muniru and David Mukisa 21-9, 21-9. Chigozie and Bolaji also won gold in the mixed doubles SL3-SU5, with Okoro Chinyere also clinching gold in the women’s singles SL4+SU5 combine. In other results, Gift Ijeoma won silver in the women’s singles WH2, just as Ohaeri Emmanuel in the men’s singles WH2.

Source: Punch July 18, 2023 12:11 UTC